Memorizers from 70 Countries Attending 27th Dubai Int’l Quran Award Finals
The finals began after Taraweeh prayers on Tuesday night with memorizers from Cameroon, Malaysia, Jordan, Italy, Mauritius and the Philippines showcasing their Quranic talents.
Meanwhile, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced its platinum sponsorship of the international event.
Ibrahim Mohammed Bu Melha, adviser to the ruler of Dubai for cultural and humanitarian affairs and head of the Award’s organizing committee, has hailed the move, saying, “We consider the partnership with DEWA as a strategic partnership that serves Dubai’s major events and activities. “
The competition will run through March 22 when winners will be announced and awarded at the closing ceremony.
Iran’s representative in this year’s competition is Amir Hadi Bayrami, a memorizer of the entire Quran who is visually-impaired.
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He qualified for the finals after successfully answering the questions of the panel of judges in the preliminary round on Saturday.
The Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) is annually organized in the holy month of Ramadan.
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